This 10-Minute Umami Fried Rice Recipe Is Practically a Meal in Itself! by Chef Gigi Gaggero

During the week families need meals that are fast, cheap and easy. If I make rice I always make additional and set some aside just for this recipe. Add sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken, and there you have it ... dinner. To enhance the umami flavors (our fifth taste sensation) use Dashi broth instead of water when making rice!

You'll need:

• 6 tablespoons butter  
• 1 large yellow onion, very finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrots, peeled and diced very small
• 6 cups day-old short-grain Japanese rice, room temperature
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup frozen green peas, cooked (optional)
• 3 - 4 green onions, sliced in 1/4-inch diagonal slices
• sesame seeds for garnish

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large wok or sauté pan, heat the butter. Add the onions and carrots. Cook until the carrots and onions begin to brown and the natural sugars start to caramelize, about 4-5 minutes. 
2. Add the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
3. Add the rice and stir until the carrot, onion and garlic are incorporated well. 
4. Add the beaten eggs and toss the rice quickly to cook through. Stir well. After everything is incorporated turn up the heat to high and allow the rice to begin browning string constantly, about an additional 3-4 minutes.
5. Season to taste with the soy sauce and add fresh cracked black pepper, if desired. Remove from the heat, add the cooked peas, and scallions and toss to fluff the rice up. Serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds

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